To make a large room look cosy use visual tricks to
create the illusion of a smaller, intimate space.
Walls can be painted in darker, bolder colours that
absorb light and make a room look warmer and
smaller.
Wallpaper is also a great option for this space –
something edgy and different. OR, your husband
can design something himself that can be
converted into wallpaper.
won’t have to worry about water damage. The Kilim
type rugs are super trendy right know.
Hope this put you on the right path to an awesome
guest bathroom! Good luck and let us know how it
goes!
Love , Rose
Another aspect to consider is furniture. “Whaaat,
furniture in the bathroom?” you may ask. Yup, I
guess in today’s smaller, contemporary homes it is
not something that we see often. However, in big
older houses it was quite a common thing.
An underused shelving unit or glass-front cabinet
can find new purpose in a bathroom. Stack folded
towels on the shelves and display decorative
accessories & books. Another cool piece is one of
those tiered ladder shelf units. You can also add a
funky chair or a sleek little bench seat to the area
next to the basin.
Instead of using the traditional (and oudoos)
bathroom mat set buy a gorgeous big rug to
‘ground’ and add warmth to your space. Your
bathroom is the perfect size to accommodate a
bigger rug and since no bathing is involved you
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